Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
laevigatum
ID:
1216408

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.DC.

Source:
tro

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 10: 145 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001215746

Common Names

  • Heterocaryum Laevigatum
  • Smooth Heterocaryum
  • Smooth False Flax

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Description

Heterocaryum laevigatum (also called Smooth Heterocaryum, among many other common names) is an annual herb in the Boraginaceae family. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, where it is found in dry, open habitats. It has small, white flowers and narrow, linear leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Heterocaryum laevigatum is used as an ornamental plant and is also known for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Heterocaryum laevigatum has yellow flowers with dark centers, small black seeds, and small seedlings with thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heterocaryum laevigatum is a perennial herbaceous plant that prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It grows best in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or early summer. Seeds can also be sown in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Heterocaryum laevigatum

Heterocaryum laevigatum is native to Central Asia and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Species in the Heterocaryum genus

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,